Bring the dates and water to a boil in a pan. Mix in the bicarbonate of soda and remove from heat, allow to cool.
Ingredients
204 gplain flour
1 tspbaking powder
0.5 tspsalt
Step 2
In a separate bowl, mix together.
Ingredients
60 gbutter
200 gcaster sugar
1 tspvanilla extract
Step 3
In a new bowl, beat together.
Ingredients
2eggs
Step 4
Add one egg and beat in. Add half of the flour mixture followed by half of the date mixture and beat. Repeat this process with the second egg and the remaining mixtures until combined.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 165°C. Pour the batter into prepared ramekins and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
Ingredients
60 gbutter
120 mldouble cream
275 glight brown sugar
Step 6
Make the toffee sauce. Bring to a boil in a pan for 3 minutes then remove from heat.
Ingredients
1 tspbrandy
0.5 tspvanilla extract
Step 7
stir into sauce then pour over puddings.
Notes
The alternating addition of eggs, flour, and dates helps create a uniform batter texture.
The sauce should be stirred constantly while boiling to prevent burning.